Can I use this for PECL extensions like Redis or Xdebug?

Yes, the skill includes specific patterns for using 'pecl install' alongside 'docker-php-ext-enable', including version-specific installation strings and dependency management.

How does it help reduce Docker image size?

It implements the 'Extension Builder' stage pattern, where extensions are compiled in a temporary container and only the resulting binaries are copied to the final production image, removing bulky build tools.

Does it provide configuration for production performance?

Absolutely. It includes optimized ini configurations for OPcache, JIT, and fast serialization libraries like igbinary and msgpack to ensure high-load readiness.

How does this skill handle different Linux distributions?

It provides a clear mapping of required system packages for both Alpine (apk) and Debian (apt), ensuring you install the correct dev-headers for extensions like intl, gd, or zip regardless of your base image.

PHP Docker Extension Manager

Name: PHP Docker Extension Manager
Author: dykyi-roman

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Deployment & DevOps

Streamlines the installation and configuration of PHP extensions in Docker containers using optimized patterns for Alpine and Debian.

This skill equips Claude with a deep knowledge base for managing PHP extensions within Docker environments. It provides standardized installation patterns for core, PECL, and manually compiled extensions while mapping specific system dependencies across different Linux distributions. By leveraging multi-stage build patterns and framework-specific configurations for Laravel and Symfony, it helps developers create slim, production-ready images while avoiding common pitfalls like missing header files or incorrect build-time library mappings.

Key Features

01Includes pre-defined extension stacks for Laravel, Symfony, and API Platform.

02Provides optimized installation patterns for PECL and core PHP extensions.

03Implements multi-stage build patterns to minimize container image size.

04Offers production-ready OPcache and serialization configurations.

0545 GitHub stars

06Maps system build dependencies for both Alpine and Debian distributions.

Use Cases

01Configuring complex image processing or database extensions in a new Dockerfile.

02Troubleshooting compilation errors and missing library dependencies in PHP containers.

03Refactoring existing Dockerfiles to use multi-stage builds for smaller production images.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add dykyi-roman/awesome-claude-code docker-php-extensions-knowledge

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